abeaty

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1. Nursing diagnoses for MRSA

   abeaty replied to mlauren's topic in Student Assist

   it was a life saver, not I.

2. Nursing diagnoses for MRSA

   abeaty replied to mlauren's topic in Student Assist

   Ackley is the nursing diagnosis book that was required for my program. I was a life saver!!! Like everything she said above, a nursing diagnosis and interventions are something you as a nurse can do something about without needing an order.

3. Are my Nursing Diagnosis correct for type 1Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Ketacidosis

   abeaty replied to Janelle2413's topic in Student Assist

   We were always to taught that a nursing diagnosis had to be written as follows: Fluid volume deficit related to osmotic diuresis as evidenced by tachycardia, increased respirations....you get the picture. we just alway had to have nursing diagnosis ...

4. care plan for a pt refusing treatment

   abeaty replied to marsy82's topic in Student Assist

   you need to know if there is a DNR and a POA for the son. Other than that just make the patient care plan as if you are helping him because until a professional interpreter arrives that is what you will have to do.

5. Priority with Lumbar Puncture

   abeaty replied to emlam's topic in Student Assist

   Studying this right now too. I would go with BP, remember your ABC's always come first as priority for post op/post procedure.